Industrial Relations (Andhra Pradesh) Rules, 2026 · Rule 21
Rule 21: Notice for change proposed to be effected.– (1) Any employer intending to
Rule 21 of the Industrial Relations (Andhra Pradesh) Rules, 2026 operationalises Notice for change proposed to be effected.– (1) Any employer intending to. It belongs to the trade union layer of the Industrial Relations Code framework in Andhra Pradesh. The provision directly involves Employer, Worker, Trade union.
Final State RuleG.O.Rt.No.111; Andhra Pradesh Gazette No.300, 12 June 2026Effective 12 June 2026
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Rule 21 of the Industrial Relations (Andhra Pradesh) Rules, 2026 operationalises Notice for change proposed to be effected.– (1) Any employer intending to. It belongs to the trade union layer of the Industrial Relations Code framework in Andhra Pradesh. The provision directly involves Employer, Worker, Trade union.
Jurisdiction: Andhra Pradesh. This page explains a State rule under the Industrial Relations Code, 2020; other States may prescribe different procedure/forms.
Full notified Rule text
21. Notice for change proposed to be effected.– (1) Any employer intending to
effect any change in the conditions of service applicable to any worker in respect of
any matter specified in the Third Schedule to the Code, shall give notice in Form-
IV electronically or by registered post with acknowledgement due or in person, to
such workers likely to be affected by such change and shall also upload such
notice on the designated portal, if any, of the industrial establishment.
(2) The notice referred to in sub-rule (1) shall be displayed conspicuously by the
employer on the notice board or on the electronic notice board at the main
entrance of the industrial establishment:
Provided that when there is a registered Trade Union or registered Trade
Unions or a negotiating union or negotiating council relating to the concerned
industrial establishment, a copy of such notice shall also be served in the manner
specified in sub-rule (1) on the secretary of such Trade Union or each of the
secretaries of such Trade Unions, or secretary of the negotiating union or
constituent of negotiating council, as the case may be.
CHAPTER VI
VOLUNTARY REFERENCE OF DISPUTES TO ARBITRATION
Gazette / notified rule source
Clause / sub-rule explanation
Clause (2)
(2) The notice referred to in sub-rule (1) shall be displayed conspicuously by the employer on the notice board or on the electronic notice board at the main entrance of the industrial establishment: Provided that when there is a registered Trade Union or registered Trade Unions or a negotiating union or negotiating council relating to the concerned industrial establishment, a copy of such notice shall also be served in the manner specified in sub-rule (1) on the secretary of such Trade Union or each of the secretaries of such Trade Unions, or secretary of the negotiating union or constituent of negotiating council, as the case may be. CHAPTER VI VOLUNTARY REFERENCE OF DISPUTES TO ARBITRATION
This is framed as a mandatory requirement. Identify the person on whom “shall” operates, the required act/document and the stated deadline or condition before treating compliance as complete.
Who acts under this Rule?
- Employer
- Worker
- Trade union
Thresholds / timelines in the Rule
No standalone numeric/time threshold extracted from the notified rule text.
Practical application
Example: a trade union seeks registration or a related statutory action in Andhra Pradesh. The union should match its application, office-bearer/member particulars, prescribed form and supporting documents to Rule 21 before filing with the Registrar.
Compliance reading
Do not apply this Rule in isolation. Confirm the enabling Industrial Relations Code provision, defined terms, prescribed forms and any subsequent amendment, State notification or judicial interpretation. Where the Rule allocates a power to an authority, verify the currently notified competent authority before filing.
Q&A
What does Andhra Pradesh Industrial Relations Rule 21 cover?
Rule 21 of the Industrial Relations (Andhra Pradesh) Rules, 2026 operationalises Notice for change proposed to be effected.– (1) Any employer intending to. It belongs to the trade union layer of the Industrial Relations Code framework in Andhra Pradesh. The provision directly involves Employer, Worker, Trade union.
Is Rule 21 a Central or State rule?
It is a final Andhra Pradesh State rule under the Industrial Relations Code, 2020. It should not be substituted for another State's rules or the Central Rules.
What should an employer or worker verify before acting?
Verify the Industrial Relations Code provision linked to the issue, the complete text of Rule 21, any prescribed form, the current Andhra Pradesh Gazette and any later amendment/corrigendum.
Does the notified rule itself contain a timeline or threshold?
No standalone numeric threshold was automatically extracted from this rule; the operative condition may be qualitative or contained in a linked Code provision/form.
What evidence should be retained?
Keep the prescribed application/notice/form, proof of service or filing, authority acknowledgement/order and the internal record showing how the statutory trigger and deadline were checked.